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Replying to: saigonboi21 (Dec 09, 2005 9:28 pm)  I have just been spending an awful lot of my time and energy looking at every angle, obsessing over every option, and reading these forums . . . . And I just emailed offers to a large number of dealers in my area (SF bay). As I have gained much from the generosity of those dispensing their free advice here, I plan to share whatever information I get here. Jim |
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I'm curious what folks here think about the visibility of the E90. I got mine 7 weeks ago and love it except for driving at night on busy freeways. I'm having difficulty judging where cars are around me as the dimming feature makes it hard to even see cars in your mirrors (for me). And, I think overall visibility is poor regardless - lots of blind spots - at least for now.. I'm hoping to eventually get used to it. Just curious what others in the forum think? Jeff |
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Replying to: saigonboi21 (Dec 09, 2005 9:28 pm) Also, the driveaway locking feature only locks the doors for you. It does not unlock them. When you shut off the car, you must either hit the unlock button to unlock all the doors, or pull the door handle twice to unlock and open a single door. |
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Hello. I have been reading this board for some time, and really appreciated all the information posted here. I am surprised that BMW 325i has the sunroof as standard equipment, but comes with manual-adjust "leatherette" seats. To get leather power seats, one will need to shell out another $2,640 for the premium package, which seems quite high. (I know you can get it as separate options, but the prices do not make sense to do so.) For those owners who have the leatherette seats, would you share your experience? What's the feel? How does the material compare with real leather, fabric, or vinyl? Is the driver's seat easy to adjust? Does these seats make the car less luxury feeling? Do you think you should have upgraded? Thanks for your input. |
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Replying to: jtla (Dec 10, 2005 11:58 pm) Don't know what's so surprising about that. I guess BMW felt they could push more product if they included a moonroof. On the other hand, they were probably thinking that power leather seats would push them out of the market. I, for one, balked at the premium charged for the leather when I purchased my E46, but I was willing to spring for the power seats (but didn't get them anyway). "For those owners who have the leatherette seats, would you share your experience? What's the feel? How does the material compare with real leather, fabric, or vinyl?" Okay, this describes me. The 'ette feels good. It's much better than the vinyl in your dad's Pontiac, but as far as comparing it to real leather: I thought the leather was nicer, but not 'nicer' enough to me to justify the price difference. You might decide otherwise, so I would advise that you go down to your nearest BMW dealer and sit in both and decide for yourself if the difference in feel is worth the extra money. That's what I did. Good luck with whatever you decide.
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Replying to: potemkin (Dec 11, 2005 7:58 am) Ditto. If the only choices were cloth or leather, I'd probably spring for the leather. |
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Ditto twice. Many people will have some difficulty distinguishing between the "leatherette" and genuine leather. It is discernible, but only with careful observation. I lived with leatherette for four years on an earlier Bimmer, and frankly thought it held up to normal wear better than the leather in most cars. Also, a damp cloth is all the cleaner you need, saving a bit of time and money over the leather. A caveat: the leatherette will not provide that marvelous leather smell when the car is new. Bryncerdd
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Replying to: bryncerdd (Dec 11, 2005 2:21 pm) the 'ette seems to wear better and looks great. Everyone pretty much thinks I sprung for the leather and I'm not tell them anything different  I would say that all things considered, the 'ette is the way to go..
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Replying to: bryncerdd (Dec 11, 2005 2:21 pm) Nor will it provide the level of driving enjoyment or resale if you own.
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Have about 7500 mi, and the first electrical quirk happens... Coming home with my adaptive xenons on (it's dark outside). Switch was on "A". When I arrive to the end of my drive way, I turn the lights off, kill the engine, and take the key out. Come out of the car, shut the door, and I notice my driver side tail lights are on. Go to the front, and notice the cirle lights are on on driver side only. All lights are off on passenger side. Go figure. I get into the car again, turn engine on, put lights again on "A", turn them off, kill engine, go out only to see everything is back to normal - all lights are off. I am guessing I did the sequence somewhat different the first time, and the logic in program has a bug that my sequence picked up. Not a problem that I can't live with, as long the frequency is low, and is always solvable.
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